Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Boursin Cream Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs flavor)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for extra depth)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For Garnish & Serving:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- Steamed vegetables, pasta, or mashed potatoes (for serving)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
Step 2: Make the Boursin Cream Sauce
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add heavy cream and Boursin cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and crumble the Boursin cheese into the pan. Stir until the cheese melts and blends into a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Season the sauce: Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Step 3: Finish Cooking the Chicken
- Return the chicken to the skillet: Place the seared chicken back into the pan, spooning the sauce over each piece.
- Simmer: Cook for 5-7 more minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Step 4: Serve & Garnish
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
- Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Enjoy your creamy, indulgent Boursin Chicken!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g